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Re: how to get acronyms to not read as words in an altattribute

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From: Olaf Drümmer
Date: May 8, 2013 2:24PM

Am 8 May 2013 um 22:13 schrieb Bryan Garaventa:

> since this makes it very difficult to
> read sites that include all caps for emphasizing text as mentioned.

and there are folks who express importance by also adding S P A C E S inside words. You can find all of that - and there is no cure for bad material. Garbage in garbage out.

Your example of course is valid - where increased needs for security or liability come into play, extra effort will be absolutely fine to ensure everyone understands the message.

Olaf